Nootbaar’s Rehab Timeline, Why Nobody Sounds Confident Yet | Cards Central 365

Lars Nootbaar is in Cardinals camp, but the one thing fans actually want to know still is not clear. And if he’s not close soon, the Opening Day outfield plan might already be changing. Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down what Nootbaar said about his rehab, why the Cardinals explored trade talks involving him this offseason, and what it could mean if he’s not ready early. Plus, a bullpen name to watch as Riley O’Brien deals with calf soreness and gets replaced on Team Korea’s WBC roster, and how that impacts the late-inning mix heading into spring games. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices